Although there are still some low-end mobiles that include the FM radio app, the truth is that this feature has been completely eliminated in modern smartphones. Find out here what the manufacturers’ reasons have been for not including this element, which was very necessary for phones at the time.

Most users are not only unaware that the FM radio chip is still embedded inside Android phones, but also that it is locked. Below, we detail the main reasons.

The consumption of streaming music

According to the specialized portal Android4All, the manufacturers consider that the FM radio app is already an obsolete feature for the new generations of users, who are used to consuming music from applications such as Spotify, Apple Music and even YouTube Music itself.

Unlike traditional radios that have specific programming, in streaming music apps, users have the power of choice. For this reason, mobile manufacturers believe that a radio app on a mobile is no longer necessary.

Thinnest and most compact phones

The latest generation smartphones have a radio chip that allows them to tune into AM and FM radio; however, it is blocked. For this to work, the equipment must have a radio antenna.

As is known, manufacturers currently want their mobile models to be thinner and more compact, so the inclusion of a radio antenna is a clear obstacle to this end.

For business and money reasons

Smartphone brands and mobile operators have no interest in offering free FM radio even though their equipment includes the chip. They are in favour of users consuming music through apps like Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer, and spending money on data charges.

Manufacturers also consider that music streaming apps can be adapted to new audio features that may be included in their smartphones or wireless headphones.

Why should you put your smartphone in ‘airplane mode’ during flights?

Nikita Schmidt, who works as a pilot in a private company, revealed the real reasons why passengers have to put their smartphones in airplane mode on a mandatory basis.

“You have probably heard a very annoying sound coming from the audio system that occasionally occurs when a cell phone is nearby. The radio emission of a smartphone can be very strong, up to 8W”, added the pilot.

According to the publication, if several passengers begin to use their smartphones inconsiderately inside the plane, a very annoying noise begins to be heard on the radio that annoys the pilots and air traffic controllers.

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Google’s operating system, Android, launches constant updates to add interesting functions that allow the user to make better use of their smartphone; however, not all phones receive it. For this reason, we show you how you can know if your mobile will have new versions of the OS.

Android 11 is the next edition of the operating system that will reach an interesting group of smartphones, through an update as well as natively. Although Google has not published an official list with all phone brands, there are some very reliable indicators that will answer it.